Armored Core: Essential Classics for Fires of Rubicon

Prepare for Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon with these essential entries! While the upcoming title marks a likely new continuity, exploring previous Armored Core games offers valuable insight into the series' core mechanics and captivating world. FromSoftware's mech-based franchise boasts a rich history, spanning decades and multiple titles.

The Armored Core series, a flagship title for FromSoftware predating their Souls-like fame, casts you as a mercenary piloting customizable mechs in a post-apocalyptic Earth. Your mission: satisfy your clients, whether that means eliminating rebel forces, scouting enemy territory, or securing valuable cargo. Success earns you funds for mech maintenance and upgrades; failure means mission termination. Mastering combat and strategic part selection is key to survival.

The series comprises five main numbered entries (with numerous spin-offs, totaling 16 games). Armored Core 1 and 2 share a continuity, distinct from the separate continuities of Armored Core 3, 4, and 5. Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon (August 25, 2023) likely initiates another distinct timeline. To prepare for this latest installment, consider these top Armored Core games:

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This overview should help you choose the best starting point for your Armored Core journey before diving into Fires of Rubicon.